Shopping, walking and eating

Friday night Tom and I decided to walk over to the mall for dinner.  Of course, it was busy (it usually is except for in the mornings).  We were walking through crowds of people and as we tried to cross through many people who were crossing in front of us to turn the corner (sounds confusing--it does to me.  Think of a "t"--we are the long part but the small part crossed in front of us to turn on the long side--clear as mud?--you'd be right).  Doesn't really matter, so back to the story.  Tom jotted just a little in front of me to get pass these two women, but as they continued making the curve they were just to a point I didn't have to jot so I kept walking.  Wrong decision.  What I couldn't see is that one was pulling a little rolling suitcase and down I went.  Face Plant!  Ouch.  Scrapped up my knee and elbow pretty good on the right, and hurt my hand.  Had soreness and a little swelling on my hand and foot on the left side.  EMBARRASSING!  I jumped up and got out of there!

We ended up going to dinner at California Pizza Kitchen.  I know, I know, just couldn't resist an American restaurant.  Chilis had too long of wait or we would have gone there.

Then we came home and went to bed.  Still haven't got completely over jet lag but gradually it is getting better.

Saturday we went grocery shopping. I wanted so much to find some Dove Dark Chocolates but no such luck.  So Tom bought a bag of small Snicker bars.  The grocery store was crazy.  I need to try going on a weekday morning by myself so I have time to ponder.  We found some chocolate chips which was exciting, but no sliced almonds.  I'll  share in a minute some of the prices again.  Last time we went we filled two bags with groceries, but this time we ended up with four.  We have a bit of a jaunt to get home with the groceries so I'm thinking I may have to shopping every couple of days by myself so the load isn't quite so bad.

12 oz. Nestle Chocolate Chips   -- $4.68
2.2 lbs. of ground sirloin -- $7.73
4 boneless skinless chicken fillets -- $4.77 (they don't charge by weight for these, but per package)
1 lb. Jasmine rice (my favorite)-- $.86
16 oz. Wishbone dressing -- $4.45

Almost all the meat (except the few packages of chicken) is packaged by the butchers when you ask for it.  All the produce except coconuts, watermelon and a few other large fruits are wrapped.  Most things are not in bulk.  We were able to find a package with more than 1 tomato in it and some of the fruit is packaged with 6, but I couldn't just buy 1 lime or 1 lemon, 1 garlic or 1 ginger.  I had to buy those things in packages.  We found a package of Driscoll 1 lb. strawberries, they were just over $8.00.  They didn't end up in our cart.   Most of the laundry detergent comes in bags including the liquids.  But no boxes.  We were able to find some fabric softener in bottles.  Since I have to take my laundry to a launderette I find bottles much more effective so that is what we were looking for.
In the afternoon, we went to the movies.  It cost $10.70 for the 2 of us to see Tomorrowland.  Not too bad.  May be willing to go more often for that price.

Then last night we had dinner at "One Way".  This is the same restaurant we had gone to on Thursday  that is very close to our hotel.  The first night I had carbonara that was really good, but last night I had Cobble Sole Fillet with risotto that was awesome.  In fact, I'll be ready to go back and have it again this coming week.  Of course, we ordered a molten chocolate cake to share.  YUM!

We'll be heading to church here soon.  Dad figures it is about a 20 minutes walk.  He said your hair looks good now, but won't by the time we get there--oh well.  The only other choice we have is not to go.  That isn't really much of an option for us.  Have a great Sabbath.

Goodbye for now from the Hidden Gem of the Pacific.